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Y415 BCS

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,469 mi
Last recorded31,469 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 BCS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 31,369 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 29,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 28,274 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,591 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,900 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,213 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 25,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,838 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,037 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 22,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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Y415 BCS is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 103,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y415 BCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y415 BCS registered?

Y415 BCS is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y415 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y415 BCS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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